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• Re: Canvas Replacement-I Regret Ever Buying This Van!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:23:10 -0400
  ...Only use a cotton canvas. I installed a Sunbrella canvas for a > customer a few years ago and I swore never to do that...
• Re: canvas or acrylic poptop tent
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 07:47:51 -0400
  ...As Ken said, there is but one major manufacturer of these canvases, so you'll get the same canvas no matter where you buy...
• Re: Canvas Replacement-I Regret Ever Buying This Van!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:30:59 -0600
  My two cents on this one, About 10 years ago Dawn from PLF made me a sunbrella canvas for my 87. At that point...
• Re: How to sew screen in poptop canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 14 Jan 2007 23:25:23 -0500
  Hi Jim, If you're bent on sewing, there are curved (almost C shaped) canvas needles or "Sail" needles for this purpose. I took...
• Poptop cleaning & new canvas
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 15:51:08 -0700
  ...I am wondering if I got a VW bus canvas instead. Can anyone else p- mail me how easily their canvas top went on...
• Re: who has the best prices on westy Poptop canvas??
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:41:09 -0500
  > who out there has the best prices on poptop canvas? That'd be us. Lowest price out there, especially with your listmember discount. Your...
• Re: canvas water/mold proofing
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Oct 1996 23:51:49 -0400
  ...anyone know of a treatment that can be applied to the canvas >pop-top to minimize mold formation and maximize water repellancy? And I...
• Re: rainfly
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 3 Feb 2008 12:19:39 -0800
  Yes, getting the canvas wet is not a problem. Waterproofing spray helps a little, but I can't say it's worth the trouble...
• westy pop canvas source
  Historical mailing list - rusty vanbondo
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 07:43:37 -0700 (MST)
  Hey there! I was able to purchase a repop canvas from: Rex Eastman 941 Hansen Avenue Merced, CA 95340 (209) 384-1910 The canvas...
• Re: patching canvas and screen
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 01:08:55 EDT
  ...A canvas tent manufacturer would probably be able to steer you in the right direction as long as the DEA hasn't banned it...
• Re: pop top canvas install question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 21:42:01 EST
  ...the only thing i unbolted was the lift bars, at the bottom, just so i could slip the old canvas off and new canvas...
• CrewCab CanvasTarp!
  Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 08:22:57 -0400
  ...You will need the metal framework for the canvas top, too. I have a friend in Quebec who bought a crewcab with the framework...
• Question: Westy canvas removel
  Historical mailing list - William Carden
  Wed, 2 Sep 1998 08:28:01 -0400
  Has anyone had to remove the canvas for a westy camper top? I want to install a yakima bike rack on or new camper...
• Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:21:25 -0700
  ...I want to nurse my pop top canvas along for a while. I'm correcting repairs done by the PO and myself: a plethora...
• Re: CANVAS
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 21:49:43 -0600
  I cleaned my canvas about once a year at the $1.00 car wash with just the spray soap and fresh water rinse. I...
• Re: pop top velcro?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 16:34:24 +0000
  I have a home-made canvas for my van with a great big oversize front screen.  However, my friend's wife, who made it...
• Re: patching canvas and screen
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 10:56:00 -0400
  Iron-on clothing patches worked for us on the canvas --- they come in lots of colours and we found ones that were an excellent...
• Pop Up window screen replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 08:02:34 -0800
  ...I know I could replace the whole canvas, but the canvas is in very good shape. I simply want to purchase a replacement screen...
• Vangon curtains/canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lynch
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 06:23:59 -0700
  Has anyone seen a vendor with a curtain or window canvas kit for a Vanagon passenger model? Richard Lynch 85 Vanagon
• Canvas replacement comments & video
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:55:50 -0700
  I�ve completely restored my top, including repainting with an automotive paint, and purchased the acrylic canvas from Van-Caf�. This is a great...
• Re: Pop top tent material - acrylic vs cotton vs hemp
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:07:52 -0500
  ...Like the acrylic canvas it is aftermarket and does not fit quite as well as the OEM canvas, and of course it doesn't...
• Canvas Replacement ?? OEM Quality ?? Three Window??
  Historical mailing list - First Name Last Name
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 12:32:43 -0700
  I need a source for high (OEM) quality replacement canvas. Must be grey color with white screens. I would prefer a 3 window canvas...
• Poptop Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Drew B. Farenwald
  Wed, 20 Mar 1996 06:35:26 -0500 (EST)
  Can anyone recommend a treatment for the canvas so I can keep the top popped in the rain? Thanx! --Drew 95 EV-C
• Best pop-top canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 7 Jul 2008 09:06:09 -0400
  What are the pluses and minuses of the cotton, hemp and acrylic canvas? What's your experience? What's the best?
• Re: Poptop window/screen replacements?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 07:15:52 -0500
  ...Also many of the aftermarket canvas that I have seen are really not well made. I am getting close to needing a new canvas...
• pop top velcro?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 22:37:52 -0700
  ...I thought about rubber cement (to stick the velcro to the canvas) but figured it would bleed thru the canvas. i just wondered if...
• Bus Pop Top canvas replacement
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Sun, 6 May 2007 09:39:54 -0500
  Greetings All, I ran across this rather nice link on Pop Top canvas replacement for the earlier VW busses and thought it may be...
• Re: Canvas Replacement ?? OEM Quality ?? Three Window??
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 14:25:55 -0400
  >> Bus Boys, WCM, RMMW, JC Whitney, myself, and just about everyone else ship the >> identical canvas from the same factory, which is the only...
• Re: Screws That Hold Down Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 24 Aug 2014 23:32:25 -0700
  ...I'm having the canvas replaced and new stainless screws would > be great to have.
• Re: Quick Help!!!! 85 Westy camper top canvas holder
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 23:20:57 -0600
  ...bob > Can someone with an 85 Westy quickly tell me if the bottom canvas holders > are on the outside of the canvas or on...
• New Canvas Top
  Historical mailing list - zzyzx
  Tue, 14 Dec 2010 07:44:14 -0800
  Does anyone on the list know of a supplier for the vinyl tape stapled through on the poptop to secure the canvas? TIA
• Re: New Owner ... Pop Top Question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 08:55:01 -0400
  ...I do offer that canvas for those who want it, but it is not my best seller. Instead, I import poptop canvas from Europe...
• Re: Pop top canvas replecement
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 08:07:34 -0400
  ...The cut of the canvas was nearly perfect. Pop top canvas install tips Bob, when I replaced the canvas on my '75, I left...
• Re: poptop raise assist
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 09:56:15 -0800
  I have seen many a canvas, including one of mine, that got ripped up by the hinges and got all sorts of black marks...
• Re: Pop-Top Canvas Replacement Video
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 23:45:08 -0400
  > The one that Curt had Kris install was a factory replacement > canvas.� Don't know where it came from, but it was very nice...
• Re: Pop top canvas hinge dirt
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 09:00:11 -0700
  After you clean the canvas, put a towel between the hinge and the canvas and hit it with silicone lubricant. On Tue, Jul 6...
• Re: poptop canvas
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 23:45:53 -0400
  > So.....do the 84 and newer potpies have this nice aluminum clamping > system on the pop top to hold the canvas in place? And...
• Mold on canvas, what to use to clean
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:20:38 -0700
  Hi all, I don't remember if we ever nailed down what is the best method to clean off the mold from the canvas...
• Re: CANVAS
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 21:43:19 -0600
  I had Kaki colored canvas and repaired it with iron on Kaki patches that I got at the fabric store. There was a good...
• Re: Canvas replacement comments & video
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:59:10 -0700
  It probably is if you are just doing the canvas and can handle the contortions. It's not hard to remove, you just need...
• NEW IMPROVED Poptop Canvas is Here!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 09:49:36 -0400
  Some time back I promised new Westfalia poptop canvas offerings. After a year in the works, I am happy to finally announce that they...
• Re: pop top
  Historical mailing list - OregonSites
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 17:46:01 -0800
  ...Of course replacement canvas is just a few hundred bucks. ;-/ 3. You can avoid the problem, keep the canvas dry the whole time, close...
• AA Best Co. - was Best Canvas
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 08:38:19 -0700
  They are in process of revamping their website. You will find canvases here: http://www.aabestco.com/Westfalia_s/7.htm Jim
• Re: New owners requesting advise on replacing canvas poptop
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 25 Oct 2001 16:14:01 -0400
  ...It is less breathable than cotton canvas. This may make it a bit of a better insulater in the winter, but I'm guessing...
• Fwd: Canvas awnings?-VW Canvas near San Antonio, TX
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Thu, 19 Jun 1997 08:02:12 -0500
  ...Canvas awnings? A buddy of mine is in the market for a new (not vintage) canvas awning to fit his '77 Westy. Any feedback...
• bursh-on canvas waterproofer?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:56:54 -0400
  I would like to put some water repelant on my poptop canvas. The canvas was there when I bought the van, and in almost...
• brush-on canvas waterproofer?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:57:14 -0400
  I would like to put some water repelant on my poptop canvas. The canvas was there when I bought the van, and in almost...
• Waterproofing Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 12:25:30 +1000
  ...I am looking for suggestions as to an effective waterproofing agent for canvas. While brand names are welcome, the fact that I am on...
• Re: Waterproofing Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 17:46:59 -0400
  ...Do not use Thompson's waterproofing (which CAN be used on canvas, is sold at Home Depot) unless you protect all surrounding surfaces from...
• Riviera canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:09:16 -0700
  ...Riviera canvas? Source besides PLF's Dawn? Is there a need for a source? (I was asked by a potential 'source.') Jim
• Re: New Canvas Adventure
  Historical mailing list - Bess's Buddies
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 11:03:22 -0800
  ...About 6 hours in uncomfortable positions with an electric staple gun, but were very happy with the new canvas that we had gotten from...
• canvas water/mold proofing
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 11 Oct 1996 16:37:42 -0400
  Does anyone know of a treatment that can be applied to the canvas pop-top to minimize mold formation and maximize water repellancy? I...
• FS: Stainless Steel Staples for Canvas Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hooper
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 09:35:57 -0400
  I had to buy a whole box of stainless steel staples recently to replace the canvas on my 83 westy. On my model year...
• Re: Screen on pop top canvas. (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 21:10:36 -0500
  >Can anyone who has installed the canvas top (sounds like you have first >hand experience, Mark) give some pointers as to how to do...
• Re: Replacing Canvas on Westy
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:53:22 -0400
  ...http://vimeo.com/12165017 It shows the installation of our OEM German poptop canvas. You can find more info on your various poptop canvas...
• Re: Helpful tool for canvas replacement
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 28 Feb 2014 11:16:38 -0800
  An 85 should have long aluminum strips holding the top edge of the canvas to the top. Raise the top, go outside, look up...
• Re: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
  Historical mailing list - J B
  Tue, 5 Mar 2013 00:19:51 -0500
  ...Will removing the upper bed make canvas replacement, top still installed, any easier? My canvas has the staples. Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image...
• Re: supplier of brown canvas???
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 29 Jul 2004 22:53:24 -0600
  ...supplier of brown canvas??? > I am looking to get some brown canvas material that is similar to the > brown pop up canvas. I am...
• Poptop canvas $185
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 19:27:40 -0500
  I have one brand new, tan Vanagon poptop canvas, that I ordered for someone who cancelled their order. This is a single-screen canvas...
• Re: ScotchGuard on the poptop canvas question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:43:07 -0600
  ...Will it discolor the canvas in any way? Should I mask > any other > painted surfaces that the spray might get on? My canvas got...